Shipping Textiles from Vancouver to Toronto via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is important to ensure that the items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Using waterproof packaging and ensuring that garments are stored in a way that minimizes creasing is recommended. Additionally, textiles should be labeled clearly to facilitate customs inspections.

The documentation required includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Additionally, a customs declaration form must be completed, detailing the nature of the goods being shipped. It is also important to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations regarding textile imports within Canada.

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